George Finlay to William M. Leake, 17 Dec 1851
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | George Finlay Papers |
| Reference No. | FIN/GF/B/07/042 |
| Level | Sub-item |
| Dimensions | 19 x 25 cm |
| Dates | 17 December 1851 |
| Donor/Creator |
Finlay, George |
| Scope and Content | Athens, 17 December 1851. George Finlay's experiences in Florence and Rome. L's memoir on Pharsala presented to Mr. Wyse, Mr. Lyons, and garrison library at Malta. Comments on Minerva Medica of the Justiniani collection in Vatican. Is copying his Byzantine history from 716 to 1204 and then to 1453; will need at least 2 volumes if 'Franks are to be given a correct idea of Byzantine Society and Government'. Is having it printed at own expense. |